Quick one regarding spouse visa

[Terpe]

Thank you Terpe once again, your advice and help is always gratefully received.

Still don't understand why I need a cenomar as a British citizen. Surely the CNI is the same really?

Trying to do as much as possible to keep costs down and don't really want added expense. But if I must have it then I guess I have no choice!

Things are moving at a faster pace now as my trip looks like it is being bought forward a month now and I'm hoping to be there from early May for 6 weeks instead of mid June

The Philippine law is very specific that you have the 'local' CNI issued by the British Embassy.
There's nothing specific in Philippine law stating you need CENOMAR.....however the law is very clear that those authorities issuing the marriage licence must be satisfied you are free to marry. Means that they very often request CENOMAR for the foreign partner just to be sure you aren't recorded as legally married in the Philippines.


CENOMAR can be ordered online. I don't think it's expensive or complicated.
If you want to be sure you'll have no issues about CENOMAR then maybe your lady can ask at the place where you'll get married/have the licence.

There are many variabilities in the Philippines. It's always a personal choice how you'll comply with the authorities
My own 'mantra' is minimise risks.

[Slip]

The Philippine law is very specific that you have the 'local' CNI issued by the British Embassy.
There's nothing specific in Philippine law stating you need CENOMAR.....however the law is very clear that those authorities issuing the marriage licence must be satisfied you are free to marry. Means that they very often request CENOMAR for the foreign partner just to be sure you aren't recorded as legally married in the Philippines.


CENOMAR can be ordered online. I don't think it's expensive or complicated.
If you want to be sure you'll have no issues about CENOMAR then maybe your lady can ask at the place where you'll get married/have the licence.

There are many variabilities in the Philippines. It's always a personal choice how you'll comply with the authorities
My own 'mantra' is minimise risks.

I will apply for one, you can do it online and she said she'll pick it up for me before I arrive

[Terpe]

I will apply for one, you can do it online and she said she'll pick it up for me before I arrive

Slip, your Fiancee can also be the one to pick up the local CNI from British Embassy if it helps.
She'll need at least 2 ID's to do it.
Maybe helpful.....but I notice you'll be there for quite a long time so maybe time pressures not so critical.

Do be aware that appointments at the Embassy were running at 2 months waiting just before Christmas.
Make sure that your timing for appoinment is done and dusted as soon as you can.
Just a heads-up